Providence Biltmore Hotel

11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Providence Biltmore Hotel has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Providence Biltmore Hotel was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The latest visit found four violations, down from six violations the time before.

Providence Biltmore Hotel's latest score of 61 falls below the Providence average of 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: A leak was observed at the faucets at the steam kettles and the faucet of the 3-bay sink.

5-205.15

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A pan of cooked red peppers was observed with date mark exceeding 7 days. PIC disposed.

3-501.18

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized; ice disposed.

4-601.11(A)

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish tags did not have all of the required information. Date of last item served was lacking. PIC informed.

3-402.12

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The hand washing sink in the dishwash area was observed in poor repair. PIC stated repair has been scheduled.

5-205.15

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the dish wash area was lacking paper towels. PIC stated new dispenser was being installed.

6-301.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following were observed not in good repair: -ice machine observed with the ice bin lip with cracked plastic -gaskets on reach-in refrigerator.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: -walk-in air curtains -missing ceiling tiles over dish machine. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Leaks observed at faucets of the coffee area dump sink and the 3-bay sink.

5-205.15

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The hot water faucet on the hand wash sink in the dish room is in poor repair, observed nonfunctional at the time of inspection.

5-205.15

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The insulation on the pipe at the dish washer (over clean/sanitized dish exit) is in poor repair, with cracks and frayed insulation tape observed. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the dish room. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety licensed with RIDOH Center for Food Protection. PIC stated that they are in process of completing their license at this time.

2-102.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The ice machine located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Inspector observed cracks in plastic around the opening of the ice bin.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine, stand mixer, and can opener base have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Grease and debris observed on the floor of the grease receptable area of the trash room. Refuse areas are to be maintained clean and free of debris to prevent harborage conditions.

5-501.115

Apr 24, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Providence Biltmore Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Providence Biltmore Hotel on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Providence Biltmore Hotel compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Providence Biltmore Hotel most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Providence Biltmore Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Providence Biltmore Hotel have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Providence Biltmore Hotel means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Providence Biltmore Hotel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Providence Biltmore Hotel is inspected around two times per year on average.

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